3 Must-Have Books That Can Change Your Thinking

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In a world flooded with information, transformational books can redefine your thinking and decision-making. Three essential reads—Atomic Habits, Thinking, Fast and Slow, and Man’s Search for Meaning—offer unique insights into habit formation, cognitive biases, and the search for purpose, fostering personal growth and mental resilience.

What Are People Really Thinking When They Act Mean? An Expert Explains

Mean behavior often stems from individuals’ insecurities, lack of emotional regulation, and personal pain, rather than anything others may have done. Such behavior serves as a defense mechanism or manipulation tactic. Understanding this can help individuals respond effectively, maintain boundaries, and protect their peace without internalizing negativity.

Interview with a Psychologist: What Makes Friendships Last?

Friendships are crucial but can fade or endure based on several factors, as explored by Dr. Kendra Lawson. Key traits of lasting friendships include consistency, emotional safety, and mutual effort. Important habits for maintaining friendships are regular check-ins and conflict resolution. Relationships can change; it’s healthy to outgrow some friendships while prioritizing those that reflect who you are today.

The Subtle Art of Sabotage: Understanding Passive-Aggressive Incompetence

Passive-aggressive incompetence is a subtle form of indirect resistance where individuals feign incompetence to avoid responsibility or express resentment. This behavior can lead to decreased productivity, lower morale, and erosion of trust within teams. Addressing it requires understanding its roots, clear communication, and creating a collaborative culture for growth.

How to determine what your attachment style is

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How to determine what your attachment style is If you’ve ever wondered what your attachment style is, good news! You can find out by taking this test. But before we talk about How to determine what your attachment style is: Subscribe below! Secure You’re probably secure. Securely attached people are comfortable with intimacy and independence, … Read moreHow to determine what your attachment style is

Understanding the mirror, door, and window relationship theory

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Understanding the mirror, door, and window relationship theory Mirror relationship: You see yourself in another person, and this makes you feel good. You might want to be like that other person or you might want to look like them. For example, if your best friend is a beautiful girl who always looks great. Then it … Read moreUnderstanding the mirror, door, and window relationship theory

Mommy Issues vs Daddy Issues

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Let’s talk about mommy issues vs daddy issues The term “daddy issues” has been used to describe men who have difficulty with their children. It’s a bit outdated, but it still makes sense in some cases. What exactly is daddy issue and how can you know if your partner has them? Let’s find out! Mommy … Read moreMommy Issues vs Daddy Issues

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The Struggles of Codependency

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Introduction Codependency is a form of unhealthy attachment that can have damaging effects on an individual’s relationships, health, and work. It’s important to understand codependency because it can be difficult to recover from this condition. Codependency is a term that describes a variety of behaviors including enabling, being clingy or dependent on others, and being … Read moreThe Struggles of Codependency

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THE IMPACT OF COLOR PSYCHOLOGY IN FASHION

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Hey loves and welcome back to Joi’s Journey of Perception!! It is not widely known that a particular color represents your emotional state. That is especially true in the fashion world. So I wanted to talk a little bit about colors and how they impact psychology in fashion if that makes sense. You could say … Read moreTHE IMPACT OF COLOR PSYCHOLOGY IN FASHION